Where does “-plasty” come from?
-plasty (English) comes from Ancient Greek πλᾰστός — formed; moulded in clay or wax.
-plasty (English): Repair or restoration of a part or function;...
Definitions
- Repair or restoration of a part or function;...
Ancestry of “-plasty”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πλᾰστός | formed; moulded in clay or wax |
Words derived from “-plasty”
- rhinoplasty
- blepharoplasty
- mammaplasty
- gastroplasty
- cystoplasty
- acromioplasty
- mammoplasty
- pharyngoplasty
- laryngoplasty
- trabeculoplasty
- thyroplasty
- uvulopalatoplasty
- myringoplasty
- clitoroplasty
- ureterocystoplasty
- labiaplasty
- tuboplasty
- septorhinoplasty
- canaloplasty
- hymenoplasty
- cheiloplasty
- umbilicoplasty
- frenuloplasty
- scrotoplasty